City Awards $25,000 in Arts and Culture Grants

14-Jun-2013

Twenty local organizations became grant recipients of the 8th annual Community Arts Funding Program today, Mayor Mel Norton and members of the Saint John Community Arts Board presented cheques totally $25,000 at a ceremony held Friday, June 14,2013 at 11:30 am at the Saint John Arts Centre.

The Program is designed to provide project support for non-profit organizations or groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline of the creative arts within the City of Saint John. "The City understands that the arts are integral to Saint John's quality of life, community development, and overall climate for growth," said Mayor Norton. "More communities in Canada are looking to the arts to strengthen community ties, vitality, and capacity. This year's grant recipients demonstrate the strength of arts and culture in Saint John,"

"I am pleased to award grants to such a diverse and impressive group of organizations," said Norton. "These grants will help both the organizations and the City celebrate and showcase the artistic and cultural richness of our beautiful city. We thank these organizations for contributing to make Saint John a great city ... the Renaissance City"!

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